Union Sheet Metal Workers are responsible for all sheet metal on commercial and residential buildings including the fabrication, installation and maintenance of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, as well as gutters, metal roofing, siding, and food service equipment. Architectural sheet metal workers fabricate and install brass, copper, aluminum and stainless steel ornamentation, columns, skylights, signs and metal ceilings.
| Length | 60 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Medical, dental and vision care for employee and dependants, pension, vacation immediately; college credit as courses are completed |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Education prerequisites | High School Graduate, GED or equivalent |
| Physical requirements | Must be able to perform physical tasks and activities related to trade |
| Additional requirements | Pass drug screen prior to employment DMV printout Proof of being 18 years of age or older at the time of the pre-qualifying test |
| Written or oral entry exams | Written entrance exam, includes math |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | Trades Math Safety-CPR Welding and Soldering Tools and Equipment Trade Orientation Orientation to Green Construction Practices Pattern Development & Drafting Plans & Specifications, Codes & Standards California Mechanical Code, LEED Awareness, Title 24 and SMACNA standards Test, Balance, Service and Repair, Energy Costs and Efficient HVAC Systems Principles of Air Flow and Efficient Duct Design Fasteners - Hangers/Seismic Requirements Current Fabrication/Installation Methods and Materials Principles of Supervision |
Contact: Northern California Valley Sheet Metal Industry JATC. 3665 Bleckely Street, Mather, CA 95655. Ako Monteiro.
Applications: Second Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm at above address, doors open at 12:45, must take a pre-qualifying test and pass with a score of 70% or better, All applicants who have successfully passed the test and meet all other requirements will be able to seek employment. A list of sponsoring shops will be available for all qualified applicants. All applicants start out as a pre-apprentice, and will not attend any apprentice classes until your employer can sponsor you and the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) indentures (accepts) you into the Apprenticeship Program.
How do new apprentices get their first job? Applicants must seek their own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter the apprenticeship program.
Additional information: Northern California Valley Sheet Metal Industry JATC, Heating and Air Conditioning Training Center.
